HB1495 (2020) Compare Changes


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Unchanged Version

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1 New Chapter; Over-the-Counter Rape Test Kit. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 359-Q the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 359-R

OVER-THE-COUNTER RAPE TEST KIT

359-R:1 Sale of Over-the-Counter Rape Test Kit Prohibited.

I. No person shall sell or offer for sale in the state of New Hampshire an over-the-counter rape test kit. Any person who sells a kit in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than $1,000 for each offense.

II. In this section, an "over-the-counter rape test kit" means a sexual assault forensic exam kit for sale to members of the public, that allows an individual to independently collect evidence of a sexual assault outside of a hospital or other designated health care setting.

III. Nothing in this section shall affect any right of action under RSA 358-A.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Changed Version

Text to be added highlighted in green.

1 New Chapter; Over-the-Counter Rape Test Kit. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 359-Q the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 359-R

OVER-THE-COUNTER RAPE TEST KIT

359-R:1 Sale of Over-the-Counter Rape Test Kit Prohibited.

I. No person shall sell or offer for sale in the state of New Hampshire an over-the-counter rape test kit. Any person who sells a kit in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined not more than $1,000 for each offense.

II. In this section, an "over-the-counter rape test kit" means a sexual assault forensic exam kit for sale to members of the public, that allows an individual to independently collect evidence of a sexual assault outside of a hospital or other designated health care setting.

III. Nothing in this section shall affect any right of action under RSA 358-A.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.